Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
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Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Silver bells
tandalja bhaji
In German
Silver bells
Tampala
In French
Silver bells
Tampala
In Spanish
Silver bells
Tampala
In Greek
Silver bells
Tampala
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Tampala
In Polish
Silver bells
Tampala
In Latin
Silver bells
Tampala
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Halesia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Tampala
Season and care of Silver Bells and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Tampala season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Tampala Physical Information
Silver Bells and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Tampala are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Silver Bells and Tampala
Care of Silver Bells and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.